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Premier League 15 and 16 August

- Saturday -

Chelsea - Hull CityLast season: 0-0The Blues have impressed in pre-season and managed to win the Community Shield against Manchester United. Chelsea should get off to a perfect start and win this game.Chelsea to win with 0-1 handicap.

Aston Villa - WiganLast season: 0-0Few goals here last season. The hosts have been very strong in pre-season and I believe Martin O'Neill's team will win this game at Villa Park.Aston Villa to win.

Blackburn - Manchester CityLast season: 2-2City are one of the teams that will be most interesting to watch at the start of this season. Plenty of big signings this summer, but can they manage to beat Blackburn? I believe many goals is the best pick in this one.More than 2.5 goals.

Bolton - SunderlandLast season: 0-0Sunderland have been good in the pre-season and it will be interesting to see what Steve Bruce can manage to get out of this team this season.Less than 2.5 goals.

Portsmouth - FulhamLast season: 1-1Most of their recent meetings have ended with few goals and I believe it will be close between these two this time around as well.Less than 2.5 goals.

Stoke - BurnleyLast season: Not played.It will be interesting to see what newly-promoted Burnley can manage to do in the Premier League. Stoke were pritty decent last season. Should be close and I expect few goals.Less than 2.5 goals.

Wolves - West HamLast season: Not played.West Ham have been good under Gianfranco Zola and it will be interesting to see what he can do with his team this season. Wolves were strong in the Championship last season, but this is aanother level. But I actually believe there could be a surpise in this one.Wolves to win.

Everton - ArsenalLast season: 1-1This is a game between two teams that will challenge for a Champions League spot this season. Should be close but I believe Arsene Wenger can manage to bring out the best of his team this season.Arsenal to win.

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Manchester United - BirminghamLast season: Not played.This is a game that United should manage to win in their battle to defend their Premier League title. Lost Carlos Tevez and Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, but should put up a good battle for the Premier League title anyways.Manchester United to win with 0-1 handicap.

Tottenham - LiverpoolLast season: 2-1Tottenham won here last season and I believe Harry Redknapp can manage to bring out the best of his team and get some points from this game. It will be interesting to see what Liverpool can do without Xabi Alonso.Tottenham to win.

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Sunderland - ChelseaLast season: 2-3Chelsea managed a lucky win in their first game and I was not impressed. Sunderland showed quality away against Bolton. Could be close.More than 2.5 goals.

Wigan - WolvesLast season: Not played.Wigan have a good team and Roberto Martinez's team should be able to take the points against Wolverhampton.Wigan to win.

- Wednesday -

Birmingham - PortsmouthLast season: Not played.Birmingham lost only 0-1 away at Manchester United and I believe they could manage to get a result against Pompey in this game.Birmingham to win.

Burnley - Manchester UnitedLast season: Not played.This is a game Manchester United must win and should have no problems winning. United failed to impress me against Birmingham, but won the game.Manchester United to win and Michael Owen to score.

Hull - TottenhamLast season: 1-2Tottenham managed a strong win at home against Liverpool while Hull lost away. Spurs won here last season but I believe it could be a close one.Draw.

Liverpool - StokeLast season: 0-0Liverpool failed to impress me against Tottenham in their opening game this season. The Reds are also struggling with some minor injury problems. Stoke had a great start to their season, but Liverpool should win this game at home, or they could be out of the race for the Premier League title already.Liverpool to win.

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Premier League 29 and 30 August

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Chelsea - BurnleyLast season: Not Played.Burnley have had an impressive start to the season with home wins over Manchester United and Everton. They also managed to win here in the League Cup last season, but this time I believe the hosts will be to strong.Chelsea to win.

Blackburn - West HamLast season: 1-1Draw here last season and I believe it could quickly end in a draw in this meeting as well. Should be close.Draw.

Bolton - LiverpoolLast season: 0-2Liverpool have had good control over Bolton in recent seasons, but they have had an terrible start to the season. But this is a MUST win game for the Reds.Liverpool to win with 1-0 handicap.

Stoke - SunderlandLast season: 1-0Stoke won here last season and have had an ok start to the season. Sunderland have had an pritty decent start to the season as well and I expect few goals in this game.Less than 2.5 goals.

Tottenham - BirminghamLast season: Not played.Spurs have been very strong at the start of this season and I believe they can and probably will win this game as well.Tottenham to win with 0-1 handicap.

Wolves - HullLast season: Not played.Wolves have struggled so far this season but managed a win away to Wigan. Should be a close one between these two.Less than 2.5 goals.

Manchester United - ArsenalLast season: 0-0Goalless draw here last season but this time aorund I believe there will be some goals and there could be plenty of them. Rio Ferdinand is likely to miss the game for United. More than 2.5 goals.

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Portsmouth - Manchester CityLast season: 2-0Pompey won here last season but City have a very strong team this time around and I believe they will take the points in this one.Manchester City to win.

Everton - WiganLast season: 4-0Wigan were beaten here last season but I think it will be closer than that this season. But I believe in many goals in this game.More than 2.5 goals.

Aston Villa - FulhamLast season: 0-0Villa are coming off a very strong away win against Liverpool at Anfield while Fulham lost at home to Chelsea. I believe it could be a close one.Aston Villa to win.

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Premier League 12 and 13 September

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Blackburn - WolvesLast season: Not Played.Difficult game to predict this one as both teams have had an poor opening to the season. But I will be surprised if Rovers do not win this one.Blackburn to win.

Liverpool - BurnleyLast season: Not Played.Burnley have shocked Manchester United and Everton this season but I do not believe they can manage an away win in this game.Liverpool to win.

Manchester City - ArsenalLast season: 3-0City have had an incredible start to the season and could manage to beat the Gunners in this one. I believe it will be a close one.Less than 2.5 goals.

Portsmouth - BoltonLast season: 1-0Pompey have struggled so far this season but Bolton have failed to impress me as well. I believe Pompey could get a win in this one.Portsmouth to win.

Stoke - ChelseaLast season: 0-2Chelsea face a very strong and in-form team in this one, but I believe the visitors should win this one.Chelsea to win.

Sunderland - HullLast season: 1-0Sunderland have a decent team and I believe they will manage to take the points in this game against Hull.Sunderland to win.

Wigan - West HamLast season: 0-1Wigan have had a very poor start to the season while the Hammers have a win and a draw from their away games so far.West Ham to win.

Tottenham - Manchester UnitedLast season: 0-0Last season this game ended in a goalless draw and I believe it will be close between these two in-form teams this season as well.Less than 2.5 goals.

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Birmingham - Aston VillaLast season: Not Played.Local Birmingham derby. Villa impressed with their away win over Liverpool but this should also be a tough game for them.More than 2.5 goals.

Fulham - EvertonLast season: 0-2Everton won here 0-2 last season but should be a tougher game this season when you look at their performances so far. I believe it could be a close one.Draw.

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Burnley - SunderlandLast season: Not played.Burnley have been strong at home so far beating Everton and Manchester United. Sunderland have been impressive so far. Should be close.Less than 2.5 goals.

Hull City - BirminghamLast season: Not played.Birmingham have struggled at the start of this season and I believe they will get into more trouble away to Hull City.Hull City to win.

Arsenal - WiganLast season: 1-0Arsenal are coming off two defeats and are desperate for a win in this game to keep up with the teams at the top.Arsenal to win with 0-1 handicap.

Bolton - StokeLast season: 3-1Bolton won here last season but Stoke have a strong team that are capable of getting something from this game.Less than 2.5 goals.

Aston Villa - PortsmouthLast season: 0-0Villa have been ok so far this season, winning three games and loosing one. I believe this will be their fourth win.Aston Villa to win.

West Ham - LiverpoolLast season: 0-3Liverpool have struggled at the start of the season, but this is a game they could win. They have to attack and I believe it will be an entertaining game.More than 2.5 goals.

- Sunday -

Manchester United - Manchester CityLast season: 2-0The Manchester derby between two sides in form. City remain undefeated so far this season while United suffered a shocking defeat away to Burnley. I believe United will win this game.Manchester United to win.

Wolverhampton - FulhamLast season: Not played.This is one of the games newly-promoted Wolves should be fighting and have a chance of getting some points. But I believe it will be close.Less than 2.5 goals.

Everton - BlackburnLast season: 2-3Blackburn won here last season but this year I believe it will be tougher. I expect the Toffees to win this game, but I believe it is safer with many goals.More than 2.5 goals.

Chelsea - TottenhamLast season: 1-1The Blues have won all of their games so far this season while Spurs have only lost at home to Manchester United. I believe in a close and entertaining game.More than 2.5 goals.

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Premier League 26, 27 and 28 September

- Saturday -

Portsmouth - EvertonLast season: 2-1Portsmouth lost several key players in the summer and have still not manage to get a single point in the Premier League. But Everton have been poor away.More than 2.5 goals.

Birmingham - BoltonLast season: Not played.Birmingham have had an ok start at home, but I expect them to be fighting to avoid relegation this season. Bolton will be without Davis for this game.Less than 2.5 goals.

Blackburn - Aston VillaLast season: 0-2Villa won here last season and they have had a great start to this season. I believe Villa could win it again.Aston Villa to win.

Liverpool - HullLast season: 2-2Liverpool and striker Fernando Torres have finally started to show some form and this game against Hull is a must-win for the Reds.Liverpool to win with 0-1 handicap.

Stoke - Manchester UnitedLast season: 0-1Manchester United have superb form and are on a winning streak, but they face a strong host in this game. But this is one of the games United will have to win in order to keep up with Chelsea at the top.More than 2.5 goals.

Tottenham - BurnleyLast season: Not played.Tottenham have been very strong at home, despite their defeat to Manchester United. This is a game they should win. Burnley are strong home but weak away.Tottenham to win and Crouch to score.

Wigan - ChelseaLast season: 0-1Chelsea are at the top of the table and have won all of their games so far and I believe it will stay the same after this game.Chelsea to win.

Fulham - ArsenalLast season: 1-0The Gunners have been struggling a bit lately but this game against Fulham I believe they can win. But it could be close.More than 2.5 goals.

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Sunderland - WolvesLast season: Not played.Sunderland are strong at home and Wolves failed to impress me against a weak Manchester United midweek in the Carling Cup. Sunderland should win this one.Sunderland to win and more than 2.5 goals.

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Manchester City - West HamLast season: 3-0City are very strong, almost got away with a point from Old Trafford last weekend. City should win this game.Manchester City to win.

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Bolton - TottenhamBolton: 2-1-3Tottenham: 4-0-2Last season: 3-2Spurs have impressed me a lot at the start of this season and I believe they can manage to win this game over Bolton.Tottenham to win.

Burnley - BirminghamBurnley: 3-0-3Birmingham: 1-1-4Last season: 1-1 (Championship)Burnley have been outstanding at home so far this season and I expect it is possible that it will continue in this game.Burnley to win.

Hull - WiganHull: 1-1-4Wigan: 3-0-3Last season: 0-5Wigan made an impressive win here last season, but I believe it could be tougher for them this season.More than 2.5 goals.

Wolves - PortsmouthWolves: 1-1-4Portsmouth: 0-0-6Last season: Not played.Portsmouth have had an catastrophic start to the season and are struggling to pay the wages to its players, despite their recent takeover. I believe they can struggle in this one as well.Wolves to win.

Manchester United - SunderlandManchester United: 6-0-0Sunderland: 4-0-2Last season: 1-0Sunderland at home and Sunderland away are two different storries. I will be surprsied if United does not take all three points in this one.Manchester United to win with 0-1 handicap.

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Arsenal - BlackburnArsenal: 4-0-2Blackburn: 2-1-3Last season: 4-0The Gunners have shown very strong recently and I believe they should manage to be able to win this game with at least two goals.Arsenal to win with 0-1 handicap.

Everton - StokeEverton: 3-0-3Stoke: 1-2-3Last season: 3-1Everton are very strong at home and I expect them to be able to win this game.Everton to win and more than 2.5 goals.

West Ham - FulhamWest Ham: 1-1-4Fulham: 2-0-4Last season: 3-1The Hammers have struggled at the start of this season but Fulham have far from impressed like they did last season.West Ham to win.

Chelsea - LiverpoolChelsea: 5-0-1Liverpool: 4-0-2Last season: 0-1If Liverpool lose this one it will be their third defeat already. It is almost like the visitors will be forced to win it in order to keep up pace in the title race.More than 2.5 goals.

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Aston Villa - Manchester CityAston Villa: 4-0-2Manchester City: 5-0-1Last season: 4-2Villa have been strong at home but Manchester City have only lost one game so far and that is away to rivals United at Old Trafford.Manchester City to win.

Manchester United - BoltonOld TraffordKick-off: 15:00Manchester United: 5-1-0Bolton: 2-2-2Last season: United 2 Bolton 0, Bolton 0 United 1.Manchester United (Probable, 4-4-2): Van der Sar; O'Shea, R Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs; Berbatov, Wellbeck.Bolton Wanderers (Probable, 4-3-3): Jaaskelainen; Ricketts, Cahill, Knight, Samuel; Gardner, Muamba, Cohen; Lee, K Davies, Taylor.Referee: Mark Clattenburg. Matches 7. R1 Y23.Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from their draw with Sunderland before the international break. I believe they will manage to do it when you take a look at the two teams.Manchester United to win with 0-1 handicap.

Sunderland - LiverpoolStadium of LightKick-off: 15:00Sunderland: 3-1-2Liverpool: 4-0-2Last season: Sunderland 0 Liverpool 1, Liverpool 2 Sunderland 0.Sunderland (Probable, 4-4-2): Gordon; Bardsley, Turner, Ferdinand, Richardson; Malbranque, Cattermole, Cana, Reid; Jones, Bent.Liverpool (Probable, 4-4-1-1): Reina; Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Insua; Kuyt, Mascherano, Lucas, Riera; Gerrard; Torres.Referee: Mick Jones. Matches 5. R0 Y17. Liverpool won both meetings between these two last season. Sunderland's last victory over Liverpool was in December 2002 at home and they have not managed to get a win at Anfield since October 1983. Sunderland impressed me against Manchester United and could cause an upset in this game.Draw.

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Blackburn - BurnleyEwood ParkKick-off: 13:00Blackburn: 2-1-3Burnley: 3-0-3Last season: N/A.Blackburn Rovers (Probable, 4-4-1-1): Robinson; Jacobsen, Givet, Chimbonda, Olsson; Emerton, Andrews, Nzonzi, Diouf, Dunn; Dunn; Di Santo.Burnley (Probable, 4-1-4-1): Jensen; Mears, Carlisle, Caldwell, Jordan; Alexander; Fletcher, Elliott, Bikey, Blake; Nugent.Referee: Chris Foy. Matches 6. R0 Y15.Burnley have been impressive at home but they have lost all four away matches and have not won on their travels since early April. Blackburn should be able to win here and the odds that are on offer a bet is good on this.Blackburn to win.

Wigan - Manchester CityDW StadiumKick-off: 16:00Wigan: 2-0-4Manchester City: 4-1-1Last season: Wigan 2 City 1, City 1 Wigan 0.Wigan Athletic (Probable, 4-5-1): Kirkland; Melchiot, Boyce, Bramble, Figueroa; N'Zogbia, Diame, Thomas, Rodallega, Scharner; Scotland.Manchester City (Probable, 4-4-2): Given; Richards, Lescott, Toure, Bridge; Wright-Phillips, Barry, De Jong, Ireland; Bellamy, Adebayor.Referee: Alan Wiley. Matches 7. R2 Y21.City have gone 52 games since they featured in a game without goals. City have suffered only one loss so far this season. Wigan have won their last two home games, against West Ham and Chelsea.More than 2.5 goals.